Jack Petchey Count on Us Secondary Maths Challenge
We are on a mission to make maths fun!
The programme provides resources, support materials and in-person training sessions to help teachers engage year 7-9 students with exciting maths games designed to challenge, inspire and motivate. Count on Us makes maths fun and boosts students’ confidence around learning.
The resources are designed for use in classrooms and maths clubs, with students honing skills via regional practical events or in-school tournaments. Teams of five pupils then represent their school in the Count on Us tournaments, including regional Heats and the Grand Final at a prestigious venue.
- Suitable for: Year 7, 8 and 9
- Theme: STEM
- Cost to School: New low £150 fixed fee to all schools to include a substantially updated equipment pack.
- Duration: Half day teacher training, flexible in school delivery and optional participation in a Practice Round, Heats and Final.
- Curriculum / Enrichment: Both, in school, during maths lessons or maths clubs and off site in an exciting tournament.
- Please note the challenge is only open to non-selective state schools.
To sign up for the 2026/27 programme, please complete the sign up form.
If you have any questions, contact Chris Olley at cou@themathszone.co.uk.
For more information, take a look at the flyer.
When he joined the Navy, Sir Jack was taught many new skills in maths and geometry. He found that problem solving was an engaging way for him to learn. These new-found skills helped him to become one of the most successful businessmen in the UK, where he used them every day!
In 2016, the Count on Us Secondary Maths Challenge was launched in partnership with the Mayor’s Fund for London. The programme is managed and delivered by The Maths Zone.
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Schools receive teacher training and resources to support the Count on Us activities, as well as accompanying guides and workbooks. The resources are designed for use in classrooms and maths clubs, with students honing skills via in-school tournaments. Teams of five pupils then represent their school in the Count on Us tournaments, including regional Heats and the Grand Final at a prestigious venue.
